Sure have!!!!! My anti-natal educator laughed at me and said it was alot of expense and you know what, it really was. I was lucky enough to sustain a 3rd degree even after using it religiously and as per directions. Although I did say it could have been worse if I didnt use it . I had a beautiful birth and birthed standing, was sure to do as instructed by the midwife in regards to push and breath now but I guess some women just tend to tear more then others. Just my opinion though and perhaps others have had better success then I did . FWIW I didnt feel the tear happen if thats a concern of yours. Wishing you a fabulous and amazing birth Cherished1, that ticker of yours is steaming ahead
I say don't bother with either. Tearing is related to position, genetics, and a variety of things but pre-stretching isn't known to be helpful. Your body releases hormones to stretch when the time comes so it's not something you can prepare for in that way.
My sister was advised not to use one by her doctor (after she had signed up for the trial) as it can cause infection - not always but made me think twice!!! I ended up with an episiotomy as they had to use the vacuum and I won't lie - it hurt like hell for a few days but at the time I didn't even realise because of the epidural!!!! I was absolutely terrified of tearing or being cut but in the end there is not much you can do!!! good luck hun xox
. I had a beautiful birth and birthed standing, was sure to do as instructed by the midwife in regards to push and breath now but I guess some women just tend to tear more then others. Just my opinion though and perhaps others have had better success then I did
. FWIW I didnt feel the tear happen if thats a concern of yours. Wishing you a fabulous and amazing birth Cherished1, that ticker of yours is steaming ahead
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